English 2 Confident Composition

This online composition course is designed for students to analyze and discuss various types of writing, ranging from book reviews to journal articles, in order to improve their own writing skills at the early high school level. The course provides an engaging and accessible context for students in developing their writing skills by studying good writing and applying the learned techniques to their own writing projects. Students will learn how to analyze sentences for grammar and style, develop their individual writing "voice," and confidently explain and defend their writing choices. The course covers the key elements of good essay writing and prepares students for high school writing.

The Confident Comp course is ideal for students taking a separate literature course, reluctant writers building confidence, or late-starting writers developing quickly. It is not listed on a TPS transcript for high school credit, but can be included in a homeschool transcript or omitted. Students are encouraged to take TPS Grammar Foundations for Elementary and Middle School Writing in the summer before the course to strengthen their grammar foundation. Additionally, students can take TPS Writing for Middle School in the summer before the course to get an additional boost in writing improvement.